Post by cheesytola on Sept 24, 2012 17:55:08 GMT
Hi guys, Disco is only 6 months old but he is causing us some worries what with one thing or another bless him.
I have been treating him with one spot Ivermectin for scaly face and he had his 2nd dose last Tuesday. There were no problems but then 4 days later, he has suddenly started being unable to put much weight on his left leg/foot. It is normal in colour and does not look any different to the other foot, and I have seen it flex slightly. He is eating and drinking and also still playing with his reflection in the mirror and letting me give him kisses and seems chirpy enough. He either has it lifted up and slightly out to the side or he has it laid flat on the perch, I have seen him put a little weight on it for short periods of time. I have moved his food and water etc within easy reach so he doesnt have to struggle to get to them. I am concerned that maybe the Ivermectin has affected him even though I only had 1 spot on my finger and applied it directly to him. Do I take him to the vets and also do I discontinue the Ivermectin until his leg gets better? He has just come out onto the top of the cage and seems to be getting about better on the bars than the perches! What to do for the best? Help please?
I have been treating him with one spot Ivermectin for scaly face and he had his 2nd dose last Tuesday. There were no problems but then 4 days later, he has suddenly started being unable to put much weight on his left leg/foot. It is normal in colour and does not look any different to the other foot, and I have seen it flex slightly. He is eating and drinking and also still playing with his reflection in the mirror and letting me give him kisses and seems chirpy enough. He either has it lifted up and slightly out to the side or he has it laid flat on the perch, I have seen him put a little weight on it for short periods of time. I have moved his food and water etc within easy reach so he doesnt have to struggle to get to them. I am concerned that maybe the Ivermectin has affected him even though I only had 1 spot on my finger and applied it directly to him. Do I take him to the vets and also do I discontinue the Ivermectin until his leg gets better? He has just come out onto the top of the cage and seems to be getting about better on the bars than the perches! What to do for the best? Help please?
